Managing Windows with MMC and UAC

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What is the primary function of the Microsoft Management Console (MMC)?

To provide access to management tools for various system resources (correct)

To perform virus scans

To create backup copies of files

To manage network bandwidth

Which of the following snap-ins can be added to a custom MMC based on the lab instructions?

Remote Desktop Services

Active Directory Users and Computers

Network Monitor

Group Policy Object Editor (correct)

What does User Account Control (UAC) primarily manage?

System file encryption

The performance settings of Windows

The prompting behavior when changes are made to the system (correct)

Network settings and configurations

In a custom MMC, how can you save your changes after adding snap-ins?

Select File and then Save Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a default User Account Control setting?

Notify me only when apps try to make changes to my computer Signup and view all the answers

What command is used to run an application with a different user account's permissions?

RUNAS Signup and view all the answers

What happens when User215 tries to access C:\SECURE APP\calc.exe after permissions are denied?

Access fails Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the GPUPDATE /FORCE command?

To speed up the application of group policies Signup and view all the answers

Why is the interactive logon message important?

It is a legal binding that the user agrees to upon logging in Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Software Settings in Group Policy?

Searchable for software Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of Windows Settings in Group Policy?

To control security settings Signup and view all the answers

Why does the interactive logon message not appear in Users Configuration?

It applies to all users at the computer level Signup and view all the answers

What permissions are assigned to User215 for the calc.exe file in the specified setup?

Deny all permissions Signup and view all the answers

What is the security setting for the behavior of the elevation prompt for standard users when UAC is set to Never Notify?

PROMPT FOR CREDENTIALS Signup and view all the answers

Which Group Policy change is necessary to ensure that the Student (Administrator Account) must enter credentials every time UAC appears?

Behavior of elevation prompt for administrators Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the secure desktop prompting for elevation when UAC is set to Never Notify?

It is disabled Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following settings is NOT defined when UAC is configured to Never Notify?

Admin Approval Mode for the Built-In Administrator account Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of enabling virtualization of file and registry write failures in the context of UAC?

It redirects errors to per-user locations Signup and view all the answers

When the elevation prompt is set to prompt for credentials, which user group is affected most significantly?

Administrators Signup and view all the answers

Which behavior of the elevation prompt is maintained across different UAC settings for standard users?

PROMPT FOR CREDENTIALS Signup and view all the answers

What must be enabled to detect application installations and prompt for elevation?

Detect application installations and prompt for elevation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of enabling the policy 'Don't display username at sign-in'?

It enhances security by preventing the last user's username from being visible. Signup and view all the answers

Who retains permission to 'Shut down the system' after removing USERS from the policy?

Administrators and Backup Operators Signup and view all the answers

What is one consequence of applying the setting 'Show first sign-in animation' as Disabled?

New users will not see the 'New User Sign In Animation'. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to Standard User Accounts when the option to 'Shut down the system' is removed?

They can only sign out without the shut down option. Signup and view all the answers

How can the policy applied under Administrative Templates for 'Disable the Display Control Panel' be implemented?

By running the command GPUPDATE/FORCE. Signup and view all the answers

What are the filtering options available for managing Administrative Templates settings?

Any, All, Exact keywords and settings status. Signup and view all the answers

What effect does the filtering tool have for users applying settings?

It simplifies finding specific policies by narrowing search results. Signup and view all the answers

What must be done to ensure that the changes made in Computer Configuration settings take effect immediately?

Users must log off and run GPUPDATE/FORCE. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the policy that prevents access to the command prompt?

To increase security by restricting command line access Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the policy to prohibit access to the Control Panel is applied specifically to the KIOSK user?

The KIOSK user access to Control Panel is blocked Signup and view all the answers

Which tool must be created to apply user-specific policies for the KIOSK user?

Custom MMC with Group Policy snap-in Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of running the Remote Desktop program at user logon for the KIOSK user?

The Remote Desktop program will launch automatically during user login Signup and view all the answers

Why is the MMC created for the KIOSK user limited to user configuration only?

It is specifically targeted at user-level policies Signup and view all the answers

What happens when Group Policy targets standard users in this scenario?

Policies apply uniformly to all users on the computer Signup and view all the answers

What does the setting to hide the Programs Control Panel achieve for the KIOSK user?

Prevents the KIOSK user from installing or removing programs Signup and view all the answers

What immediate effect does changing the policy for the command prompt have on the KIOSK user?

The command prompt is disabled for the KIOSK user Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Microsoft Management Console (MMC)

MMC is a tool for managing Windows systems and accessing various management tools.
You can access MMC through the command line, use the MMC interface, or create a customized MMC with your preferred tools.
MMC provides access to tools like Services, Performance, Disk Management, Device Manager, Event Viewer, and more.
You can create a custom MMC by adding snap-ins like Group Policy Object Editor, Hyper-V Manager, Local Users and Groups, and saving it for easy access.

User Account Control (UAC)

UAC defines the level of user interaction required for system changes.
It allows you to set different levels of prompting for standard users and administrators.
The default UAC setting is "Notify me only when apps try to make changes to my computer."
The "Admin Approval Mode" setting determines the behavior of UAC for administrators and can prompt for consent (default) or elevate without prompting.
The "Behavior of the elevation prompt for standard users" setting can prompt for credentials (default).
The various UAC settings can be accessed and modified through both Group Policy and the Windows GUI.
Changes made to UAC settings in the GUI are reflected in Group Policy, and vice versa.
Specific settings like "Admin Approval Mode for the Built-In Administrator account" remain "Not Defined" by default.

RUNAS

The RUNAS command allows you to execute a program with the permissions of another user account.
It's helpful for testing standard user access or making changes for a standard user account while using your administrative credentials.
You can use RUNAS command to run applications with specific user permissions, even if that user has no access to them ordinarily.
To make a user account unable to access a specific executable file, you can modify the file security settings to deny all permissions to that user.

Group Policy

Group Policy is a tool for managing computers and users in a network.
It allows you to implement security settings, manage software deployment, and control user experience.
Group Policy settings can target computers or users.
The "Software Settings" section is used for deploying software installations and removals, allowing for targeted software deployment to specific computers or users.
"Windows Settings" section controls security settings, but user settings in this section are limited and do not contain many options.

Administrative Templates

Administrative Templates contain policies for controlling settings that might change with new software versions or features.
They can also accommodate manually imported settings.
Policies can target specific computers or users depending on the Administrative Template selected.
You can search and filter the vast collection of administrative templates to find specific settings.
Filtering can be based on various criteria, including whether settings are removed, configured, commented, or based on specific technologies.

Single User Policy

On a single workstation, it can be challenging to apply specific user policies.
To create a user-specific policy, you need to create a custom MMC with the Group Policy snap-in pointed at the specific user account.
By pointing the Group Policy snap-in towards a specific user account, you can apply policies that only affect that user.
This approach is especially useful for managing public use computers or kiosks where specific user restrictions are required.

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Description

This quiz covers essential tools for managing Windows systems, focusing on the Microsoft Management Console (MMC) and User Account Control (UAC). You will learn how to customize MMC and understand the different levels of user interaction defined by UAC. Test your knowledge on snap-ins, UAC settings, and their impacts on system management.